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Presbyterian CollegeMon, 30 Mar 2015 21:10:05 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=4.1Grief Counseling Group Startedhttp://www.presby.edu/blog/uncategorized/grief-counseling-group-started/
http://www.presby.edu/blog/uncategorized/grief-counseling-group-started/#commentsThu, 12 Feb 2015 14:10:52 +0000http://www.presby.edu/?p=3957College is not always easy – multiple tests, projects and trying to balance your work and your social life. Unfortunately, these are not the only challenges that some students are faced with during their college years. Each year, college students experience the loss of loved ones. It is at this time that he or she […]

]]>College is not always easy – multiple tests, projects and trying to balance your work and your social life. Unfortunately, these are not the only challenges that some students are faced with during their college years.

Each year, college students experience the loss of loved ones. It is at this time that he or she wishes to be surrounded by friends and family who also knew this loved one. However, this is not always possible which only makes the grieving process much worse.

Susan Gentry-Teasley and Rev. Rachel Parsons-Wells have established a grief group called, “From Darkness to Light” which is designed to help students come together and discuss their hardships and emotions. “When students who have experienced a similar loss come together, a special bonding occurs,” says Teasley. The goal of the group is to establish a place of solace for students during their time at PC.

“From Darkness to Light” meets on Tuesdays at 11:00 in the Wellness Center. It is an 8-week long program and all students are encouraged and welcome to attend.

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http://www.presby.edu/blog/uncategorized/pharmacy-service-day/#commentsThu, 12 Feb 2015 14:08:36 +0000http://www.presby.edu/?p=3954Countries all across the globe continue to face the battle of the Ebola virus. This battle is one that is not easily won and many countries rely on others for resources during these hard times. The Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy saw this as an opportunity to make a difference through acts of service. In […]

]]>Countries all across the globe continue to face the battle of the Ebola virus. This battle is one that is not easily won and many countries rely on others for resources during these hard times.

The Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy saw this as an opportunity to make a difference through acts of service. In fall 2014, the School of Pharmacy held multiple fundraisers in support of the Liberian population, who at the time had been battling the deadly virus for the past nine months.

Fundraisers included a “dress down day” which occurred in September where each pharmacy student, faculty and staff member who wished to dress down could do so for a minimum of $3.00. In total, the “dress down day” raised approximately $2,497.23. In November, infectious diseases pharmacy doctor, Edward Grace, hosted a lecture on Ebola to educate the College as well as the local community on this deadly virus. Those who attended were asked to bring supplies such as hand sanitizer, vitamins, gloves, soap, etc. which were soon packaged and sent to the Embassy of Liberia in Washington D.C. A basketball tournament, “Hoop It For Ebola Victims,” immediately followed the lecture and cost $10.00 per player. Approximately $353.00 was raised during the tournament. All proceeds collected during each fundraiser were donated to Samaritan’s Purse for Ebola relief.

The School of Pharmacy saw the opportunity as health professionals as well as faculty, staff and students of Presbyterian College to educate the local community and students on Ebola while also helping the victims of this deadly disease in Liberia. Because of their tremendous acts of service, the Ambassador of Liberia in the U.S.A. expressed great thanks to the School of Pharmacy for their kind efforts.

]]>http://www.presby.edu/blog/uncategorized/pharmacy-service-day/feed/0Miss Laurens County is a PC Student Janie Davishttp://www.presby.edu/blog/uncategorized/miss-laurens-county-is-a-pc-student-janie-davis/
http://www.presby.edu/blog/uncategorized/miss-laurens-county-is-a-pc-student-janie-davis/#commentsThu, 12 Feb 2015 14:06:48 +0000http://www.presby.edu/?p=3951For the second year in a row, a PC student lays claim to the title of Miss Laurens County. Janie Davis, a senior Theatre Major, took the crown and will go on to compete for Miss South Carolina. However, this is not Janie’s first rodeo. She has been competing in local and statewide pageants since […]

]]>For the second year in a row, a PC student lays claim to the title of Miss Laurens County. Janie Davis, a senior Theatre Major, took the crown and will go on to compete for Miss South Carolina.

However, this is not Janie’s first rodeo. She has been competing in local and statewide pageants since the age of 13. Two years ago, Janie represented the Greater Irmo area in the Miss South Carolina pageant and finished in the Top 15.

For Janie, competing in pageants is a chance for her to influence and inspire others. Her platform as a contestant is called “The Power of YOU!” which promotes positive self-esteem and image in youth. Janie says, “there is a desperate need for children, teenagers, and young adults to realize their potential and the power of being themselves.”

She said, “Within my platform I focus on the three R’s: Reliance on Faith, Reflection of who we see in the mirror, and Relationships emphasizing the importance of surrounding ourselves with positive and encouraging people.”

A native of Irmo, Janie came to PC after both falling in love with the campus and knowing that she could pursue her love of theatre and acting. Besides actively participating in theatre productions, Janie serves on the cheerleading team and is a member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority.

Because of study abroad opportunities at PC, Janie participated in the Disney College Program for a semester and she worked as an Entertainment Cast Member.

“The Disney College Program was one of the greatest experiences I’ve ever had,” said Janie, “I had an amazing opportunity to learn and I even got to perform in the Disney Christmas Parade. I will truly treasure those memories for the rest of my life.”

So, what’s next for Janie? In the short term, she will serve the local community through her role as Miss Laurens County. When she graduates, she will coach Dutch Fork Middle School C-Team Cheerleading for a year while exploring other options such as auditioning for Walt Disney World and competing for the title of Miss South Carolina. In the long term, she plans to join the United States Air Force and serve our nation.

“It is my hope and my goal as Miss Laurens County, Miss South Carolina, and ultimately Miss America to influence, encourage, and inspire,” said Janie.